Next Level Finance

Zee Razaq

Welcome to Next Level Finance. Over this series, Zee Razaq, MD of GoldHouse Accounting, will be talking to some of the most influential entrepreneurs in the market right now. They'll be giving the deep-dive into their stories, how they came to success, and what tips they would give to anyone pursuing their dreams. By the end of this series you should have a clear vision of how YOU can achieve financial freedom. And we mean true financial freedom.

  1. Developers: Hidden Risks No-one Tells You About ft. Dave Forde | Next Level Finance S2 Ep8

    07/28/2025

    Developers: Hidden Risks No-one Tells You About ft. Dave Forde | Next Level Finance S2 Ep8

    Zee Razaq interviews construction expert Dave Forde! In this episode, we dive deep into the realities of growing up working class, navigating a system that often feels rigged, and the importance of timing, speed, and resilience in both business and life. From personal stories to hard lessons, this episode shines a light on ambition, mindset, and the subtle dynamics that shape success and failure. 📌 Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction: The biggest myth about health & safety in property development. 00:01:03 – Dave’s background: From electrician to top construction manager. 00:02:30 – The "lightbulb moment" that changed Dave’s financial future. 00:06:06 – How his partner’s father transformed his mindset. 00:11:24 – The "time vs. money" trap – Why trading hours for pounds won’t make you rich. 00:18:31 – CDM Regulations & Building Safety Act – How developers risk losing everything (even as passive investors). 00:28:44 – IR35 Disaster – Why the UK’s tax system is pushing talent abroad. 00:40:37 – How Dave landed a Russian oligarch client (and what ultra-wealthy clients really want). 00:54:57 – Commercial-to-Resi Success – How Dave saved a client £110K on a single project. 01:00:03 – Brexit’s REAL Impact – The untold story of Eastern European workers & IR35. 01:08:24 – Why Dave is Leaving the UK – Taxes, politics, and where high performers are going. 🚀 Follow Dave Forde: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-forde/

    1h 17m

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Welcome to Next Level Finance. Over this series, Zee Razaq, MD of GoldHouse Accounting, will be talking to some of the most influential entrepreneurs in the market right now. They'll be giving the deep-dive into their stories, how they came to success, and what tips they would give to anyone pursuing their dreams. By the end of this series you should have a clear vision of how YOU can achieve financial freedom. And we mean true financial freedom.